Just quit smoking ...

[julie78]

Hi all! My name is Julie and I've been a pack-a-day smoker for 17 years. When I've quit before, it's only been for about 6 months, and I'll always end up picking it back up again. I want to get my original singing voice back, and my 7 year old son has asked me to quit smoking. I know that it will all be well worth it!!!

I just quit smoking 3 days ago, and after the first 24 hours of horrible cravings, I picked up the Xhale O2 at 7-11. It's keeping me sane, while I'm able to say that I'm smoke-free! I LOVE IT!!! There are a few issues with it, but they're small issues and I'd rather deal with the little ones than end up picking up a pack of cigarettes again.

Anywho, I'm glad that I found this forum. It was very helpful when I was reading up on information about the Xhale O2, before I bought it!

 

[pyro12]

Welcome and Good Luck!

 

[alldayvape]

hey Julie!! Way to go quitting those nasty 'analogs'. vaping is soo much better in so many ways! This forum is truly a mecca of information about vaping!

If you have any questions, we're all here to help!

On!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Welcome and glad to have you.
sas

 

[julie78]

Thank you for the welcome!

I will admit that it's still hard, avoiding buying analogs. I was one of those that truly enjoyed smoking, and still miss it.

I do have a quick question. Does anyone out there use the Xhale O2, and if you do, do you find that you're not getting anywhere near the 100 puffs it says you should, per cart?
One other thing, how many puffs are you supposed to take at once? I usually aim for 4-5, but that means that I have to concentrate on it, and I'm a subconscious smoker (I don't want to have to think about it).

 

[alldayvape]

I do have a quick question. Does anyone out there use the Xhale O2, and if you do, do you find that you're not getting anywhere near the 100 puffs it says you should, per cart?

.. I have never used the Xhale O2, but considering it's been sold @ 7-11 I'd have to guess it's not the best kit to drop analogs for good. If you the $40 or $50 to spare and really want to get off analogs and into vaping, the word around the ECF community is to get a RIVA510 kit from Liberty Flights (Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510). It's a rebranded eGO ecig and it's a major, major step up from any 7-11 kit.

I've once bought a disposable ecig from some gas station and it barely lasted for 30-40 puffs. It cost me $10.

If you browse through the new members forum, you will see many people being at the same point where you are; they want to quit analogs but have questions in regards what kit to buy. The beginning of quitting analogs can be hard, especially if you're using a inferior ecig; it can be frustrating and most people simply give up and go back to analogs.

But you're @ the right place!!

 

[julie78]

If you the $40 or $50 to spare and really want to get off analogs and into vaping, the word around the ECF community is to get a RIVA510 kit from Liberty Flights (Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510). It's a rebranded eGO ecig and it's a major, major step up from any 7-11 kit.

Here's the problem, Isaac. I had to quit smoking analogs, due to no cash. I didn't want to quit, but was given the choice by my mother of buying me a pack of analogs, or an e-cig. I chose the e-cig, since it was probably the safest alternative. She was the one who bought it for me, but I still have no cash on hand to be able to buy a different one. I'm hoping to only be on it for a little bit, stepping down the nicotine level if I need to. I guess we shall see what will happen after my husband gets his first paycheck from his new jobs.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look into the Riva510.

 

[alldayvape]

Here's the problem, Isaac. I had to quit smoking analogs, due to no cash. I didn't want to quit, but was given the choice by my mother of buying me a pack of analogs, or an e-cig. I chose the e-cig, since it was probably the safest alternative. She was the one who bought it for me, but I still have no cash on hand to be able to buy a different one. I'm hoping to only be on it for a little bit, stepping down the nicotine level if I need to. I guess we shall see what will happen after my husband gets his first paycheck from his new jobs.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look into the Riva510.

Some hosts on ElixirTV give away free starter kits.. especially if they know you're a new vaper.. Worth a shot. Live Stream of www.Elixirtv.com - Video Chat on Stickam.com

 

[Dee74]

You may want to start watching and reading the thread below, you might be able to pick up some free or nearly free stuff and also check the classifieds.
Pay It Forward - PIF

and here, after you have posted enough times you will be able to reply or start threads in these forums
Classifieds and swaps

 

[Beez]

I had a patient who quit on the same type of e-cigarette and plenty of others have as well, so don't be discouraged There is a lot of good info in this forum and there is absolutely no reason you cannot do fine with the one you have until you can get another at a later date. What people may point out is that there are other models that have a longer battery life, etc. to make using the e-cigarette a bit easier. But, you can get filter material cheaply and juice/liquid you can buy from many vendors pretty inexpensively (especially when compared to cigarettes!) and just charge it often. Good luck to you!

 

[kwanYin]

Hey Julie Welcome you started at the right place this forum is a great place for information but also has supportive people. I am also new have quit for health reasons Honestly I had purchased many different models :volcano,which is a very good brand. Blu cig which is very costly for what you get) but the best value for your money and the best substitute IMO is the Riva 510 you feel as if your smoking a real cig. When you can, give it a try it is worth the $ I think Liberty Flights has the best deals at this time BTW was a pack a day smoker for 29 years and have been tobacco free for almost 3 weeks! Welcome again

 

[chuckw]

that's what's up . ya, I'm an 18 year smoker.. I quit a couple times on my own. once for 4 months once for 5 months but could never stay off it.. it's been about 3 weeks now that i've been vaping and I love it! I really have no want or desire to smoke analog's whatsoever.

 

[julie78]

Thanks again for all the helpful advice. I will definitely be looking into the Riva 510, as I've read some really GREAT feedback on it. I will just use the Xhale O2 in the meantime. I'm, honestly, hoping to not be vaping much longer. I would love to be quit, and stay quit.

 

[joeperson]

I'm actually curious about trying that brand eCig, as I'm still using mine from 7-11 (nJoy brand).
Anyway, it's true, the convenience store eCigs aren't generally of the higher quality, and if you decide on a new eCig (or 2, or 8...it can get a bit too fun), things will only get better as you make the more educated purchases.

Congrats, glad you like it and thanks for sharing.

You won't get 100 puffs, 1 pack or whatever they claim a cartridge is equal to, but that's all well and good provided you refill them yourself. You should be able to refill any cart or cartomizer, regardless of what they say. (I refill my cartomizers many times without a problem, so a 5-pack ... well it's still lasting me lol)

 

[julie78]

You won't get 100 puffs, 1 pack or whatever they claim a cartridge is equal to, but that's all well and good provided you refill them yourself. You should be able to refill any cart or cartomizer, regardless of what they say. (I refill my cartomizers many times without a problem, so a 5-pack ... well it's still lasting me lol)

Okay, then. Is someone available to tell me how I'm supposed to be able to refill the carts on this thing? I think it would be cheaper, in the long run, but I've read on another forum post here that it can be really messy because of the foil inside the cart.

 

[VAP3n00b]

Welcome to the club. Been going for over a month now and haven't looked back.

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[joeperson]

I use the one of the rubber endcaps. I pulled out the protrusion that plugs the hole, put in a few drops in. (this can vary from 8-15ish, depending on how dry I let it get)

If you push the metal end of the cartomizer down, slowly into it, the liquid gets wicked right up into the cartomizer. It's actually very easy this way and has worked great for me. Just don't overfill; the perfect amount to fill without overdoing it just comes with time and learning when to do it. If you get less vapor and a burning taste, and/or cart heats up more than usual, it needs liquid. Youtube has some vids on "refilling cartomizers" if you search, look for the ones using the rubber cap method.

 

[julie78]

Thanks for the advice! I also had one more quick question. Of course, if I could think of all these things without having to come back, it would be better.

When you vape, do you only take one or two puffs, or are you supposed to suck on the e-cig like a normal cig?

 

[Butterscotch]

Hi, I've only been vaping for a week. At work, I usually take a couple of puffs every now and then, but when I go outside with my smoking buddies, I puff for as long as they smoke, usually getting about 5-6 drags. (If I talk a lot, I find I puff less ;-)
At home, I can tell when I've had enough. The urge to puff goes away, just like when you don't feel like finishing an analog and you put it out.

 

[julie78]

At home, I can tell when I've had enough. The urge to puff goes away, just like when you don't feel like finishing an analog and you put it out.

I guess that's a difference with me, Butterscotch. When I'm at home, I never felt like I'd had enough, with an analog. I could smoke one down to the filter, and light another one right up. I don't feel like I'm getting enough, at times. But, other times, it feels awkward to vape and I stop after 1-2 puffs.